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Shrunken Libido


It's date night once again,
almost near the witching hour
You dread the dimming of the light,
as the clock chimes the midnight strike
Half-hearted display of staged re-enactments
of bygone semi-passionate days
Youthful days in the rearview,
both bodies not looking like they used to
So you pop the pill Viagra,
still no artificial desire erected
Another impotent plea for forgiveness,
in the bedroom chamber of confession
Where did it go,
where did it go?
Where went the shrunken libido?
Where did it go,
where did it go?
Who hexed the phallic head with zombie voodoo?
Now you can't raise the love flagpole,
Tarzan can't swing into Jane's jungle
Limp, sagging wet desire
prematurely puts out
any spark of passion fire
She don't look like she used to,
but as a matter of fact neither do you
It was always a marriage of convenience,
based solely on appearance
In the nether region, you can't raise the bridge
Caution: low stamina clearance
Love sacrificed for a security price,
in exchange for a stale, empty sex life
Now every date night, your ego takes a blow,
and you're left to wonder 
what happened to your throbbing libido
Where did it go,
where did it go?
Where went the shrunken arousal?
Where did it go,
where did it go?
Where went the shrunken libido?
Like medieval trash,
machismo got thrown out the window

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 5/3/2017 7:22:00 AM
This is a conversation worth having. For those who deal with this it goes to the core of how they feel about themselves. Sometimes it can be the effects of medication or an underlying health condition. In different instances it can be as a result of a lack of emotional intimacy. Well expressed Freddie.
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Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 5/3/2017 11:39:00 AM
Ty, Richard. I agree w/you totally. Much love to you and yours.
Date: 5/2/2017 4:08:00 PM
The honest feelings expressed in this piece are to be applauded. Many men and women suffer from an illness that can also impact their libido. True love can be expressed in many ways. It can happen to anyone at any given time. Great write!
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Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 5/3/2017 11:38:00 AM
Ty, Carol. I illustrated a marriage that was not based on love, so when the physical appeal waned, so did the intimacy. Sex was now a preset activity. The man can't fulfill his end of the deal, so he is now questioning his masculinity. That is my outlook on this poem. Ty for the kind comments, dear. Love always.
Date: 5/2/2017 12:11:00 PM
Hmmm, I'm not sure exactly what you are talking about here. Sounds terrible to me. :) "Now you can't raise the love flagpole" That line made me laugh out loud. Very cool Freddie and I can only believe this is just your imagination fueling the pen.... :)
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Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 5/2/2017 12:21:00 PM
Ty, Chris. Although I think you know exactly what I'm talking about ... the meaning is conveyed in the title. I'll leave it to the reader's imagination though. Appreciate the love and support, my friend. Love always.

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